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breadstick | 19:00 Thu 23rd Sep 2021 | Science
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Can anyone explain the difference between an autopsy and a post mortem? I can't seem to get a straight answer on Google
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Avatar Image pixie374
I'm not sure there is a difference? As far as I know, they are used interchangeably. Is there a particular reason
you're asking?
19:04 Thu 23rd Sep 2021
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Colloquially... I would say a post mortem is to find the cause of death. While autopsy, might be more for science research. But that isn't an official view.
19:05 Thu 23rd Sep 2021
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They are the same thing
19:06 Thu 23rd Sep 2021
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As far as I’m aware there is no difference.
19:07 Thu 23rd Sep 2021
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they are the same.....according to the NHS.
19:12 Thu 23rd Sep 2021
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autopsy tends to be the term used more in the USA
19:58 Thu 23rd Sep 2021

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